Physical Therapist - PTSM

Physical Therapist

Location: Syracuse, NY 13210

Duration: 14 Weeks Contract

Shift: Day Shift – 5x8.5 Hour Shifts

Hours: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM | 42.5 Hours/Week
One Weekend Per Month Required

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Physical Therapist for a contract opportunity in an acute care hospital rehabilitation setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment providing comprehensive therapy services to diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Implement therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs
• Establish functional goals in collaboration with patients and healthcare teams
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and discharge summaries
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff
• Attend clinical rounds, conferences, and departmental meetings
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and rehabilitation goals
• Participate in educational programs for staff, students, and healthcare personnel
• Assist with training and onboarding of new staff members
• Serve as clinical instructor for senior-level students as assigned
• Support development of new rehabilitation programs and initiatives
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and patient safety standards

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years Physical Therapy experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Current NYS Physical Therapist License required or eligible
• Strong rehabilitation assessment and treatment skills required
• Ability to work independently in acute care setting required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
• English proficiency required

Preferred:

• Acute care hospital rehabilitation experience
• Experience with interdisciplinary care coordination
• Clinical instruction or staff education experience
• BLS preferred

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.